9th English FA III PREPARATION
The Happy Prince Test: 1
THE HAPPY PRINCE
Test-1
Question 1) Where did the swallow deliver the first ruby?
- a) To a starving artist in a garret
- b) On the table beside the seamstress's thimble
- c) To a sick child lying in bed
- d) In the river as an offering to the water spirits
Question 2) What effect did the good deed have on the swallow?
- a) He felt cold and exhausted.
- b) He became tired and fell asleep.
- c) He felt indifferent and unmoved.
- d) He experienced a surge of newfound energy.
Question 3) What motivated the swallow to stay with the Prince one more night despite wanting to leave?
- a) He feared facing the journey to Egypt alone.
- b) He felt guilty for not helping the young playwright sooner.
- c) The Prince's plea and genuine need for assistance touched his heart.
- d) He hoped to receive another valuable reward for his service.
Question 4) What was the specific problem faced by the young man in the garret?
- a) He was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit.
- b) He was injured and unable to leave his room.
- c) He was cold and hungry, struggling to finish his play due to poverty.
- d) He was heartbroken and mourning the loss of a loved one.
Question 5) Why did the Happy Prince offer his own eye to the young man?
- a) He believed the playwright could use the sapphire to gain fame and fortune.
- b) He hoped the sacrifice would inspire the young man to write a play about him.
- c) He considered the playwright's artistic passion more valuable than his own eyes.
- d) He felt guilty for not helping the young man sooner and wanted to rectify his mistake.
Question 6) The swallow initially hesitated to pluck out the Prince's eye because:
- a) He feared the Prince's anger and potential punishment.
- b) He felt physically incapable of performing such a delicate task.
- c) He understood the immense sacrifice the Prince was making and felt compassion.
- d) He doubted the young man's worthiness and questioned the need for such an extreme act.
Question 7) The young man's reaction to receiving the sapphire suggests:
- a) He recognized the Prince's sacrifice and felt ashamed of his own struggles.
- b) He was skeptical of the gift's origin and worried about potential consequences.
- c) He expressed immediate joy and relief, seeing it as a chance to complete his play.
- d) He remained indifferent and failed to grasp the significance of the act.
Question 8) This passage emphasizes the:
- a) importance of wealth and material possessions in achieving success.
- b) dangers of excessive trust and vulnerability in helping others.
- c) power of selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication to a higher purpose.
- d) inevitable suffering and hardship faced by artists in pursuit of their dreams.
Question 9) The swallow's decision to stay with the Prince despite delaying his journey highlights:
- a) his fear of loneliness and desire for companionship.
- b) his sense of obligation and loyalty to the Prince.
- c) his hope for further rewards and recognition for his actions.
- d) his indecisiveness and inability to commit to a clear path.
Question 10) This excerpt contributes to the overall portrayal of The Happy Prince as:
- a) a selfish ruler blinded by his own wealth and unaware of the city's suffering.
- b) a wise and compassionate leader who dedicates his life to helping others.
- c) a tragic figure experiencing both personal grief and a burden for the city's plight.
- d) a symbol of faith and religious devotion inspiring sacrifice and good deeds.
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